expectancy

noun
/ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

Meaning

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

Example Sentences

There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.

Synonyms

anticipation, hope, prospect, outlook

Antonyms

doubt, uncertainty

Collocations

life expectancy, expectancy of success, expectancy value

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